Ø Audio Verdande Floorstanding Speakers

Overview

The Ø Audio Verdande is a true two way reference loudspeaker built around the maker's Quad Vertex SoundField horn and a 15 inch ultra linear woofer. Handcrafted in Drammen, Norway, it takes the ideas behind the award winning Icon, scales them up, and pushes dynamic performance to a new level. The result is a horn loaded floorstander that delivers monumental scale, low distortion highs, and composed bass down to 26 Hz.

At 94 dB sensitivity and a stable 8 ohm load, the Verdande is a highly efficient design that rewards amplifier quality over raw wattage. This makes it a superb partner for lower power tube and Class A designs as well as high current solid state, giving you real flexibility in how you build the system. The Quad Vertex SoundField horn provides constant directivity and an even sound character across its working range, so tonal balance holds whether you listen at moderate levels or full concert volume.

Every element is engineered to serve the drivers, from the resonance free braced enclosure to the polished stainless steel feet decoupled with tungsten balls. As an authorized Ø Audio dealer, All Elite Audio can help you audition the Verdande and dial in placement and amplification for your room.

Key Features

• Quad Vertex SoundField Horn. The newly developed horn profile is engineered for very even dispersion and low coloration, holding a consistent sound character across the entire working area of the horn.
• Low Distortion Highs Without the Horn Sound. Coupled to the Quad Vertex horn, the 3.4 inch carbon fiber diaphragm tweeter delivers detailed, dynamic high frequencies that stay smooth and unchanging in character at any listening level.
• 15 Inch Ultra Linear Woofer. A long stroke, extended range 15 inch woofer anchors the system, reaching down to 26 Hz with control and headroom that keeps the presentation composed as levels climb.
• High Sensitivity Design. At 94 dB sensitivity and a steady 8 ohm load, the Verdande is easy to drive and pairs happily with lower power tube, Class A, and high current solid state amplifiers alike.
• Resonance Free Enclosure. The strategically damped and braced cabinet is built to be the best possible housing for the drivers, acoustically and mechanically, so the sound comes from the drivers and not the box.
• Purpose Built Crossover. Designed with modern measurement and simulation plus long listening sessions, the crossover uses high quality parts throughout and is voiced for real rooms rather than lab conditions.
• Decoupled Stainless Steel Feet. The polished stainless steel feet use a lower section mechanically decoupled with tungsten balls, countering vibration to and from the floor and isolating the cabinet from the room.

How the Verdande Compares

Ø Audio Verdande vs Klipsch Jubilee Heritage

Another horn loaded high efficiency floorstander for listeners who love big dynamics and low power amplifier flexibility. The Jubilee leans into a distinctly American Heritage voice, while the Verdande offers a Norwegian two way take on horn loading with its Quad Vertex SoundField approach. Choose based on which presentation and cabinet aesthetic speaks to you.

Ø Audio Verdande vs Marten Parker Quintet

A larger multi driver floorstander for those who prefer a ceramic and diamond driver house sound with deep extension. The Verdande takes the horn loaded two way route for a more direct, high sensitivity presentation. It comes down to whether you favor a driver array tower or a horn based design.

Ø Audio Verdande vs Marten Parker Trio Diamond

The Trio Diamond delivers refined diamond tweeter detail and a slim floorstanding footprint. The Verdande instead trades on horn efficiency and a 15 inch woofer for scale and ease of drive. Both are reference class; the choice hinges on your amplifier plans and preferred tonal character.

Ø Audio Verdande vs Spendor Classic 200Ti Three Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker

A three way classic BBC lineage floorstander with a warm, natural voicing many find endlessly listenable. The Verdande offers a more dynamic, horn driven presentation with higher sensitivity. Consider your room, amplifier, and whether you prefer classic British voicing or horn scale.

Ø Audio Verdande vs Ø Audio Ymir (next step up)

Step up to the flagship Ymir, which shares 94 dB sensitivity while adding a carbon fiber sandwich cone woofer and extended treble reach to 23 kHz.

Ø Audio Verdande vs Ø Audio Icon 12 (next step down)

Step down to the Icon 12 for the same horn loaded approach with a 12 inch woofer and 92 dB sensitivity in a smaller cabinet.

Recommended Amplifiers

With 94 dB sensitivity and a stable 8 ohm load, the Verdande is all about amplifier quality rather than raw watts. It shines with refined Class A and high current solid state designs, and its easy load also welcomes lower power approaches. Here are pairings we like from our shelves.

• Accuphase A-48S Class-A Stereo Power Amplifier: Pure Class A refinement is a natural match for the Verdande's high sensitivity, delivering silky highs through the horn and firm grip on the 15 inch woofer without needing enormous power.
• Accuphase A-80 Class-A Stereo Power Amplifier: A flagship Class A statement for listeners who want the ultimate in tonal purity and control. The Verdande's efficiency lets every watt of this amplifier count toward finesse and dynamic ease.
• Luxman M-10X Power Amplifier: Luxman's reference power amplifier brings effortless dynamics and a smooth, musical character that complements the horn's low distortion presentation beautifully.
• Accuphase E-800S Integrated Amplifier: A Class A integrated that keeps the system simple while providing the tonal richness and control the Verdande deserves. An elegant one box solution for a reference room.
• Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier: A powerful integrated with refined voicing and a robust output stage. Its ease and detail suit the Verdande's revealing horn, giving you flexibility in a single chassis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of speaker is the Ø Audio Verdande?

It is a horn loaded, two way reference floorstanding loudspeaker sold as a pair, built around the Quad Vertex SoundField horn and a 15 inch woofer.

How is Ø Audio pronounced?

Ø Audio is pronounced Urr. The company is a high end loudspeaker maker based in Drammen, Norway.

What is the sensitivity of the Verdande?

The Verdande is rated at 94 dB sensitivity, which makes it a highly efficient design that is easy to drive.

What is the frequency response?

The Verdande reaches from 26 Hz to 20 kHz, giving deep bass extension along with detailed high frequencies.

What is the impedance?

It presents a stable 8 ohm load, which is a friendly match for a wide range of amplifiers.

What amplifiers pair well with the Verdande?

Because of its high sensitivity, the Verdande favors amplifier quality over raw power. It pairs beautifully with lower power tube and Class A designs as well as high current solid state. See our recommended amplifiers above.

Do I need a lot of power to drive these?

No. At 94 dB and 8 ohms, the Verdande does not require high wattage. Focus on a high quality amplifier such as a good Class A or refined solid state design.

What is the Quad Vertex SoundField horn?

It is Ø Audio's newly developed constant directivity horn profile, engineered for very even dispersion and low coloration so the sound character stays consistent across the horn's working area.

Does the Verdande have a typical horn sound?

No. The tweeter and horn are engineered to deliver dynamic, detailed highs with extremely low distortion, staying smooth and never harsh whether you listen at moderate or concert levels.

What woofer does the Verdande use?

A 15 inch ultra linear, long stroke, extended range woofer that reaches down to 26 Hz with control and dynamic headroom.

What is the cabinet alignment?

The Verdande uses a bass reflex alignment that is bottom ported.

How much does each speaker weigh?

Each Verdande weighs 220.5 pounds, so plan for careful placement and installation. Sold as a pair.

What are the dimensions?

Each speaker measures 45.3 inches high by 19.7 inches wide by 23.4 inches deep.

What is the tweeter diaphragm made of?

The horn driver uses a 3.4 inch carbon fiber diaphragm coupled to the Quad Vertex SoundField horn.

What do the feet do?

The polished stainless steel feet have a lower section mechanically decoupled with tungsten balls, which counters vibration to and from the floor and isolates the cabinet from the room.

Are the Verdande sold individually or as a pair?

The Verdande is sold as a pair.

How does the Verdande compare to the Klipsch Jubilee?

Both are horn loaded, high efficiency floorstanders. The Jubilee has a distinctly American Heritage voice, while the Verdande offers a Norwegian two way horn design with its Quad Vertex SoundField approach. The best choice depends on your preferred presentation and aesthetic.

How does the Verdande compare to Marten floorstanders?

Marten models like the Parker Quintet and Trio Diamond use ceramic and diamond driver arrays for a refined tower presentation, while the Verdande takes the horn loaded route for high sensitivity and scale. It comes down to your amplifier plans and preferred character.

Will the Verdande work in a large room?

Yes. With a 15 inch woofer, monumental dynamic capability, and extension to 26 Hz, the Verdande is well suited to larger rooms while its constant directivity horn helps maintain even response.

Why buy from All Elite Audio?

All Elite Audio is an authorized Ø Audio dealer in Maryland. We offer genuine factory backed product, expert guidance on amplifier pairing and room setup, and the chance to audition the Verdande so you can hear it before you buy.